PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Driveshaft vibration on 240D / 123 chassis

rs899 · #2 12-13-2005, 01:13 PM

Half an inch deflection is too much. Year, that rubber really does help hold the center of the driveshaft . I would replace both the center bearing ( you have the picture) and the rubber mount (center support) that it fits into. Both together should run you no more than $30 on fastlane. I have done 3 of these and have the actual replacement of these bits down to 10 minutes. Be sure to mark the orientation of the rubber mount. If you haven't done the flex discs recently, this is a perfect opportunity to do them as well. Especially good to do this if you have a manual transmission where new rubber helps absorb some of the shock to the rear end and driveshaft.